Autism links in Wigan
Parent groups and support groups
Love Autism Support Group
Email : loveautismnw@hotmail.com
www.twitter.com/loveautismnw
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Jigsaw Autism Support
Contact: Liz Dixon
Tel: 01942 674 548
Email: jigsaw.autism@hotmail.com
Parent Carer forums
Advocacy Services
Wigan Churches Association for Fmaily Welfare
Main Office: St Catherine's House
Catherine Terrace
Scholes
Wigan
WN1 3JW
Tel: 01942 867 888
Branch Office:
Evanshome
537 Warrington Road
Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4TB
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Wigan Borough Citizens Advice
Helpline Tel Number to 0300 330 1153
Calls to this number will be charged at the standard local rate for the area and callers from mobiles can use their inclusive minutes or be charged at standard local rate for the area.
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Wigan Life Centre
The Wiend
Wigan
WN1 1NH
Wigan: Drop in: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 12.30 pm
Appointments as required following triage assessment
And
6 The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1ES
Leigh: Drop in: Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Appointments as required following a triage assessment
Embrace Wigan and Leigh
Platt Bridge Youth Zone
81 Ribble Road
Platt Bridge
Wigan
WN2 5EG
Tel: 01942 513053
www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk
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Wigan & Leigh People First
149A Lowton Road
Golborne
WA3 3HT
Tel: 01942 728748
Email: info@wlpf.org.uk
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Wigan & Leigh People First is a user led self-advocacy charity for people with Learning Disabilities.
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Counselling services
Respect for All
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Respect for All offer counselling and play therapy to people who have learning disabilities, Asperger's, autism spectrum conditions, supporting parents, families and carers.
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Tel: 0161 532 4070
helpline number: 0161 532 4075
Website: www.respectforall.org.uk/counselling/
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(the helpline is staffed for 2 hours (times variable) a day, 6 days a week and there is a 24 hour voice mail on also.
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